Maw Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Maw Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Maw family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 42
Independent 31
Farmer 24
Female Servant 23
Male Servant 20
Labourer 9
Grocer 9
Carpenter 5
Stocking Maker 5
Ag Labourer 5
Miller 4
Fish Monger 4
Pupil 4
Shoe Maker 3
Baker 3
Worsted Weaver 3
Weaver 2
Frame Work Knitter 2
Inn Keeper 2
Gardener 2
Coal Merchant 2
Hawker 2
Publican 2
Coal Miner 2
Manufacturer Servant 2

Maw Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Maw 100% 8,397
2 Mew 67% 5,135
3 Mawe 75% 785
4 Mowe 50% 513
5 Mow 67% 297
6 Maugh 40% 138

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The surname Maw is the most popular version of all its varients

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